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Stop the Statement Wars
The culture of presidents issuing statements on public events harms higher ed’s reputation and constitutes educational malpractice, Michael Hemesath writes.
Cal Poly Pomona Provost Abruptly Terminated
With little explanation, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, sacked Jennifer Brown after 18 months as provost. Now she’s appealing the decision.
Presidents Can’t Win
Statements on the Israel-Hamas war draw criticism from all sides. Should commenting on complicated geopolitical events be part of a college leader’s mandate?
Graduate Applications Up, but Enrollment Falls
Enrollment fell by 4.7 percent in 2022, with particularly steep drops for doctoral programs at top research universities—a possible sign that higher ed’s enrollment crisis is reaching the graduate level.
Universities of Wisconsin to Close a Branch Campus and Move 2 Online
This is the latest shift as the state system faces ongoing enrollment declines at most of its 13 community colleges.